NYT Dictionary

INCLINING

/ˈɪnklaɪnɪŋ/
VerbNounIN-clin-ingin-clin-ing · 3 syllablesGrade 6

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

present participle and gerund of incline

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

inclinationtendleaninclinerunslopepitchbentbeveledbias

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 7 recorded puzzles:

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